Especially while in pursuit of my music degree: I always learned more during my breaks than during school sessions. With no cramming I was able to really take in my theory and piano playing… https://t.co/BpW8TSkgqe
Summer School class reading for my ELA students is “Holes.” Has opened up a lot of discussion (choices, consequences, literary devices, future plans...) https://t.co/meLQTUk9aQ
@MsMathre @MerlySerrano2 @LauraChaffin10 It’s so hard to have proper and balanced perspective nowadays. Maybe the problem with the phrase is “first.” In a healthy environment everyone is concerned about each other’s well-being.
@teachergoals@SierraDorham I often ask students I have a hard time working with: “who is your favorite teacher?” Then I get advise from that teacher as to how to best work with that student. #teacherhacks
@MsMathre As a music teacher “play” is the “work” we are doing, but the idea of play and manipulation of ideas, problems, solutions, etc has implications and utility for all learning/learners...
Play is the work of kids. It’s not just running around and yelling. Play helps kids solve problems, negotiate with others, and develop self-regulation skills. When recess is reduced or omitted, you are taking away the learning of significant and necessary skills.